Destinations

Skiing in Norway

For winter enthusiasts who love to ski, Norway is a beautiful country filled with many great sights, both natural and man-made. It is a northern country that experiences heavy snowfall every winter. This heavy snowfall makes Norway one of the best destinations for skiing trips. There are many great mountains, resorts and skiing ranges available to skiers of all levels. Don't forget to research each location carefully before you decide on the destination where you want to ski.

Lillehammer

One of the most famous of all Norwegian ski ranges is the range in Lillehammer. Lillehammer made a name for itself as the host for the 1994 Winter Olympics. Lillehammer is located near Lake Mjøsa, which is Norway's largest lake. The Lillehammer area is home to many great downhill and cross country skiing experiences, including Sjusjoen and a ski jump at Lysgardsbakkene.

It is also located close to the Olympic Museum, rock carvings, the Nansen Academy and the nearly 1000-year-old Garmo stave church. Lillehammer is not only an excellent skiing location, but an excellent all-around tourist destination for all seasons.

Hemsedal ski area

Hemsedal is a small Norwegian town that is known as the Scandinavian Alps. The mountains around this area elevate the skiing area from 2050 to 6300 feet high, making this one of the highest skiing ranges in Norway. It is also one of the busiest, as the snowy season in Hemsedal can stretch from November right through to May, giving tourists over half a year of skiing fun.

Chairlifts help take skiers to the top of the mountain. Hemsedal also caters to younger and more adventurous tourists with a snowboard park. Kiddie parks are also available, including supervised play areas and skiing instructions. Dog sledding and horse sleigh rides are available for those interested in a less extreme form of winter fun.

Kvitfjell

Kvitfjell is a more relaxed skiing resort that focuses on exploring the landscapes of Norway at a slower pace. This resort is perfect for tourists that want to ski without being competitive or serious about it. Cross country skiing tours are a focus of much of Kvitfjell activities.

Other activities for patrons of Kvitfjell include dog sledding and ice climbing. Food is prepared at camp and delivered directly to your lodge or wherever you are located during any skiing activity.

Geilo ski area

Last but certainly not least, Geilo ski resort offers patrons access to two different ski locations. This southern Norwegian town offers downhill, cross country, snowboarding and dog sledding as well as many off-slope activities such as group parties and meetings.

Another interesting aspect of Geilo is their focus on "kite skiing." This sport focuses on skiers using a large kite to pull them across the terrain. Geilo is one of the premiere ski kiting locations.

Obviously, Norway is an excellent spot for skiing. There are many other ranges and towns to visit. Next time you want to take a serious skiing expedition, why not fly SAS to Norway and have some fun skiing.